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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi logo.Founded in 1897, and with over 300 chapters, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

More than 1.75 million members have joined its ranks since Phi Kappa Phi’s founding in 1897 at the University of Maine. It is a global network of the best and brightest, a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for all generations.

Eligibility

Membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is earned, and admission is by invitation only. An invitation to join requires nomination by a chapter.

  • Juniors must have completed at least 72 semester hours/108 quarter hours and rank in the top 7.5% of their class.
  • Seniors must have completed at least 90 semester hours/135 quarter hours and rank in the top 10% of their class.
  • Graduate and professional students must have completed at least 18 semester hours/ 27 quarter hours at their institution and rank in the top 10% of their class.

In special cases, students with an exceptional GPA, and faculty, professional staff, and alumni who achieve scholarly distinction may also be eligible.

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Why Join?

Honor societies are not all the same. Phi Kappa Phi is a member of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country. The Honor Society Caucus also includes Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa, and Sigma Xi.

Click here to read what the Honor Society Caucus has to say about recognizing and joining an honor society of excellence.

For a full list of institutions that have been granted a charter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi since its inception in 1897, click here.

Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is a stamp of excellence offered to the top 7.5% of second-semester juniors and top 10% of seniors and graduate students. Since its founding in 1897, the Society has initiated many notable members, including public servants and leaders, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, NASA astronauts and more. It is a global network composed of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines—a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations.

Click here to read more about notable Phi Kappa Phi members.

  • Actual net cost of mandatory tuition and fees at a public institution of higher learning after the application of any waiver, scholarship, aid or assistance provided directly to the institution solely to defray tuition and fees (funds are paid directly to the school);
  • Monthly housing allowance* equal to the basic allowance for housing payable to a military E-5 with dependents, in the same zip code as your school;
  • Books not to exceed $1000 per year

Note: The housing allowance and books and supplies stipend are not payable to individuals on active duty. The housing allowance is not payable to those pursuing training at half time or less. Individuals enrolled solely in distance learning receive the equivalent to the national average. Individuals are limited to a maximum of 48 months of entitlement when using benefits under two or more programs (i.e., 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 and1606). Veterans who have eligibility under these other GI Bill® programs should contact the Veterans’ Office before you apply for the new GI Bill®.

Phi Kappa Phi membership is a stamp of excellence and there are many ways to proudly display your membership in the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society.

While all new members receive an initiation certificate, the official Phi Kappa Phi pin and a personalized member card after joining, members can share their Phi Kappa Phi pride with these resources.

Members are eligible to apply for more than $1 million in awards each year. From fellowships up to $35,000 to $1,000 study abroad grants to $1,000 Love of Learning grants, the Society has a long history of supporting the educational pursuits of its members.

Beyond the recognition and award opportunities available to active members, the Society offers numerous benefits and resources to assist members throughout their academic and professional lives. Active members can access exclusive discounts from corporate partners, including AT&T, Dell, Enterprise, and LifeLock, and take advantage of exclusive career and internship resources. Plus, the Society’s global focus allows members to make use of networking opportunities available from every corner of the world!

With more than 1.75 million members inducted since 1897, the Society includes scholars and professionals in just about every discipline imaginable and offers many networking opportunities to active members, including access to an exclusive members-only online community.

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